Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily—Authorities on High Alert!

Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Italy’s Mount Etna for high-altitude selfies
Mayors in the area have issued ordnances forbidding people from approaching the lava too closely. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Italy: Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily—Authorities on High Alert!
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, is once again commanding attention as its first eruption of 2025 surges into an extraordinary natural spectacle. Since February 8, the Italian giant has been spewing lava and ash from the Bocca Nuova crater,
As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away
A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”
Nighttime Thrill at Mount Etna: A Dangerous Adventure for Tourists
Tourists are risking their lives climbing Mount Etna at night to witness its eruption. Despite warnings from rescuers, many are unprepared and susceptible to getting lost due to sudden fog. Rescuers emphasize the danger posed by unpredictable weather and projectile lava rocks.
Watch Skiers and Snowboarders Ride Sicily’s Mount Etna as It Erupts
Skiing on an erupting volcano is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Watch these three mountain athletes shred past flowing lava.
Authorities Warn Tourists to Keep Clear of Lava Flows on Mount Etna
The latest eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily has drawn crowds of photographers, hikers and nature aficionados, which have congested streets and clogged paths for rescue crews.
Ill-prepared hikers swarm Italy's Mount Etna for high-altitude selfies
Authorities near Sicily's Mount Etna are bracing for an influx of visitors this weekend, attracted by a two-week flow of lava that has inspired dozens of high-altitude selfies and other reckless behaviour.
‘Someone cooked a sausage on a lava rock’: Mount Etna’s growing problem with tourists
Despite restrictions being in place to keep visitors away from the eruption site, many are choosing to ignore the warnings ...
Night-time excursions on Italy's Etna volcano spark safety concerns
Tourists climbing Sicily's Mount Etna volcano at night in sneakers and light clothing to get a close-up view of an ongoing ...
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'Dangerous Situation' at Mount Etna National Park in Sicily After Thousands of Tourists Arrive to View Eruption, Blocking Rescue Personnel
Thrill-seeking tourists are showing total disregard for safety guidelines, which has authorities and officials beyond ...
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See Mount Etna's latest lava flow glow on the snow-covered volcano
A river of lava flowing for around 3 kilometres down the volcano has been imaged by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 ...
Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Mt Etna for high-altitude selfies
Authorities near Sicily's Mount Etna are bracing to control an influx of visitors this weekend, attracted by a two-week flow ...
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NASA spots ‘river of fire’ at the top of Mount Etna
NASA has shared stunning images of a lava flow on the snow-covered summit of Mount Etna. Located in Sicily, Mount Etna is one ...
Etna in action: spectacular eruption and diverted flights
Mount Etna in Sicily has been active since 12 February, spewing ash and causing flights to Catania to be diverted. The ...
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Mt. Etna’s Volcanic Activity Grounds Flights Across Southern Italy
Mt. Etna eruption disrupts flights across southern Italy as volcanic ash grounds planes at Catania Airport. Travelers face cancellations and delays.